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Credit or Debit: Avoid the Hidden Fees
I am a shopping addict. I have no problem admitting it. Shopping is my favorite past time, and for better or for worse I have formed a slight dependence on that shiny piece of plastic etched with my name. My debit and credit card get a better workout than I do as I swipe them here and there in an epic quest for the best deal. To say the least, I certainly know my way around a store, but when it comes to checking out—one thing has always left me perplexed. Debit or credit? A simple question, sure. But why ask me when I clearly handed you my debit card? Does it matter? Am I paying more fees when I pick one or the other?
5 Steps To Minimize Taxes On Your Investments
Reduce your taxes and keep more of what's coming to you when you do these five things.
Simple Rules for Investing in Real Assets
Tangible things like real estate and art can be great investments when inflation is rising.
5 Tax Mistakes To Avoid Before April 18th
Taxes have always made me nervous because there are dozens of ways for me to screw up my filing. Even when I use a tax preparer (every year for the last decade, just about), I'm not confident of missing a crucial error. And if you want to avoid the wrath of Uncle Sam, there are a few common mistakes you can avoid right out of the gate.
Investing in Bonds – Keep it Simple
Investing in bonds doesn’t have the same macho appeal as investing in stocks. Bonds aren’t always about betting on price appreciation; they are usually purchased for the simple purpose of generating interest income. It is possible to make money with price appreciation in the bond market, however, it means taking on a little bit of risk.
